No.6 Chuck Elliot
Fondly remembered as “Chuck the trash man,” rummaging through garbage at SJCC was part of his daily routine and convenient for the homeowner who lived near the campus. As a veteran of WWII who loved the Lord and the college, Chuck donated a flagpole to SJCC in addition to crates of greeting cards sold in the bookstore.
In time, he became a familiar face around campus and often talked with Bryce Jessup. Teir conversations eventually led to the idea of Chuck deeding his home to the college upon his passing. When Chuck died, the first thought of one of our alums was to go and check on his wife Julia.
Approaching the home, front door open with the screen shut, our alum found Julia, a complete stranger, sitting in a dark, disheveled home, piled high with the treasures her husband had accumulated during his lifetime. She was alone, in poor health and with literally no one to help her, praying for God to intervene.
With much loving care and patience, the alum established a God-breathed relationship with the woman who had a heart of gold but who was virtually unknown by anyone at SJCC. Te story that unfolded over the next few years was nothing short of a clear demonstration of God’s love for each and every one of us and His ability to provide exactly what we need, all while blessing us in the process of serving as His hands and feet.
No.5
Hearts for Christ Banquet
Many remember the fun they had at the popular banquet that crowned a king and queen in celebration of the festivities. Bryce and Jo Jessup were nominated to receive the royal title in 1957.
When the time came for Julia to go home with our Lord, our alum sat with her as she took her last breaths, later connecting with her family who lived on the East Coast where Julia was finally laid to rest. Our alum spoke as the guest of honor at Julia’s funeral, feeling “steeped in her life” while with her family, and blessed beyond measure for the treasured gift of friendship that God brought through the trash man’s wife.
Te home was deeded to our precious alum who ensured that SJCC received all the funds, just as the Elliotts had wished. Tis touching story reminds us why we fulfill our mission and purpose as a Christian university—to make a difference in the lives we encounter, all for His glory.
No.7 Fuller Dormitory
During the 50s, some of the residents of Fuller Dorm would roll up their pajama bottoms so they wouldn’t be visible under their coats, as they snuck downtown to get ice cream. Often times courters came a calling, ringing the bell outside their dorm to hear the girl’s frequent reply,
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“Tis is heaven, which angel are you calling?
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